The intimate and long-awaited memoir of guitar legend Carlos Santana
In the realm of guitar gods, Carlos Santana stands alone for his instantly recognisable sound that blended electric blues, psychedelic rock, Latin and modern jazz.
Carlos Santana's memoir traces the journey from his teenage years playing strip bars in Tijuana to his roles as a husband, father and rock star in the band that still bears his name, and the discovery of his deep spirituality, influenced by his Catholic upbringing, Eastern philosophies and other mystical sources. It includes his recording of some of the most influential rock albums of all time, up to and beyond the 1999 sensation Supernatural , which stands as arguably the most amazing comeback in popular music history.
The Universal Tone celebrates a true rock legend, as well as the possibilities of music, belief and, above all, life itself.
In the realm of guitar gods, Carlos Santana stands alone for his instantly recognisable sound that blended electric blues, psychedelic rock, Latin and modern jazz.
Carlos Santana's memoir traces the journey from his teenage years playing strip bars in Tijuana to his roles as a husband, father and rock star in the band that still bears his name, and the discovery of his deep spirituality, influenced by his Catholic upbringing, Eastern philosophies and other mystical sources. It includes his recording of some of the most influential rock albums of all time, up to and beyond the 1999 sensation Supernatural , which stands as arguably the most amazing comeback in popular music history.
The Universal Tone celebrates a true rock legend, as well as the possibilities of music, belief and, above all, life itself.
Santana's journey from obscurity and abject poverty to affluence and superstardom is expressed eloquently via an informal conversational style that captures the cadences of his speaking voice... there's plenty of humour - and tales of of rock'n'roll excess - to offset any overriding sense of sobrierty. Charles Waring MOJO